Hatchback Reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 review

By Matt Campbell · 02 Nov 2022

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is still one of the benchmark hatchbacks out there. But it's getting very pricey.

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Cupra Leon VZ 2023 review: snapshot

By Matt Campbell · 27 Oct 2022

The Cupra Leon VZ is the second model up the hatchback range, and it has plenty going for it.

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Citroen C3 2023 review

By James Cleary · 10 Oct 2022

It may be a tiny blip on the Australian new car sales radar, but Citroen has a dedicated following here. Could the C3 be just what you're looking for in a city-sized hatch that doesn't follow the path of least resistance?

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Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

By Helen Frost · 29 Sep 2022

The Kia Cerato S is worth considering if you want a decent amount of space at a competitive price tag, the ownership options are great but is it a good alternative for your family? Or should you spend more to get a higher spec version of this hatch?

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BMW 118i 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Sep 2022

There will always be a question mark over the value - or lack of - of an entry-level small hatchback from a premium brand, compared with a more affordable mainstream option. But does the BMW 118i have the goods to bust that perception?

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Mini Cooper 2023 review: SE Electric

By Tom White · 12 Sep 2022

Depending on how you use it, the electric Mini Cooper might actually be the best one in the range...

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Skoda Fabia 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Sep 2022

The Skoda Fabia might be a much pricier proposition than it used to be, but does the feature-packed runabout offer more bang-for-your-buck than premium light cars?

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Suzuki Swift 2023 review: GL S Plus

By James Cleary · 27 Aug 2022

Over successive model generations the Suzuki Swift has built a loyal following in the Australian new car market. Compact, well equipped and economical, the current model looks like a perfect match for the urban environment. We spent a week with one to find out if it is.

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Mazda3 2023 review: G25 Evolve SP hatch

By Emily Agar · 23 Aug 2022

The humble hatchback is the choice for 'youngsters' and the older gen who are wanting something that's easy to handle with relatively low running costs. However, they're also gaining popularity with families because space is at a premium in the city and not everyone needs (or wants) a big bruiser SUV or wagon to drive. This is where the Mazda3 hatch comes in.

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Cupra Leon 2023 review

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2022

Cupra is the latest automotive brand to try and crack the Australian market, but unlike others that have failed, the Spanish brand is backed by the gigantic Volkswagen Group. Three models are on offer at launch, with the Leon hatchback being the most conventional, so should you consider a Cupra?

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